Aviv Elor

University of California, Santa Cruz

Papers

4

Total Citations

57

H-Index

3

About

Aviv Elor is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of immersive virtual reality (VR), soft robotics, and human-computer interaction, with a focus on rehabilitation and human-robot collaboration. His major contributions lie in synergizing low-cost commercial VR with actuated soft exosuits to create personalized, engaging therapy experiences for upper-extremity rehabilitation—as demonstrated in his highly cited work "Project Butterfly" (30 citations). Elor also advances intelligent exergaming by applying deep reinforcement learning to guide and motivate physical exercise through VR, a novel approach that bridges machine learning and interactive fitness. His research extends to human-robot teaching, exploring how people train robots via virtual interfaces and how agent expressivity affects learning outcomes. Additionally, he designs user-specific soft robotic wearables using iterative simulation to create lightweight, accessible exosuits adaptable to diverse body shapes. With over 50 total citations, Elor’s work is shaping the future of assistive technology, making rehabilitation more effective and accessible. His achievements include pioneering the integration of VR and soft robotics for personalized therapy, contributing to the growing field of human-robot interaction, and developing innovative methods for robot teaching that empower broader populations to train intelligent systems.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
4
Papers
57
Total Citations
14
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Project Butterfly: Synergizing Immersive Virtual Reality with Actuated Soft Exosuit for Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation
30 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Santa Cruz

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